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The Assetto Corsa Hot Lap Challenge – Imola

The Assetto Corsa Hot Lap Challenge – Imola

Friend of The Reticule Craig Lager recently challenged myself, Steve and another Friend of The Reticule, Mike Jennings to a Assetto Corsa Hot Lap Challenge. The mission? Complete a lap of Imola in a McLaren 12C GT3 as fast as possible.

Craig set the benchmark at 1:48:350 using a full wheel and peddle setup, then I took my turn. Check out how I did after the break.

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The Simulator Roundup – Dovetail Games Go Flying and Trucks Galore

The Simulator Roundup – Dovetail Games Go Flying and Trucks Galore

If you like news regarding simulation games that involve flying or driving trucks, this news article is the news article for you. As long as you haven’t already heard the news elsewhere that is, which potentially means this can’t be considered news any more. Enough musing about the nature of news as I bring word on the latest developments from Dovetail Games and SCS Software.

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Train Simulator – Interview with Simon Saunston

Train Simulator – Interview with Simon Saunston

Regular readers of the site will know that I am a big fan of Euro Truck Simulator 2 which surely ranks alongside Farming Simulator and Train Simulator as one of the hits of the simulation game genre. With the new Train Simulator title coming out later this month, the 26th to be exact, I thought it was the ideal time to find out more. My hunt led me to Simon Saunston of developers RailSimulator.com. Simon is brand manager at the company and was perfectly placed to answer my questions about what to expect in the new game, resolve my concerns over the amount of DLC with his titles and more. Hit the break and enter the world of trains.

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Scania Truck Simulator – The Verdict

Scania Truck Simulator – The Verdict

I was bitterly disappointed by last years Trucks and Trailers, a title which I felt damaged the growing reputation that was being enjoyed by SCS Software’s Truck Simulator series of games. Fortunately, the precursor to European Truck Simulator 2, Scania Truck Simulator, is a much more enjoyable experience. Hit the jump to read the review.

As you might guess by the name this title features a heavy influence from truck manufacturer Scania. This is felt most keenly with the presence of only one cab to drive in, a Scania truck. But SCS have done a really good job modelling the cab, both on the inside and out, this is all thanks to the new engine they are using which was developed for ETS2. The new engine is shown off best in the Dangerous Drives mode which features a variety of extremely challenging missions where you must drive your truck, sometimes with cargo, from point to point in the quickest time while avoiding hitting any obstacles. The first mission takes place on a route with a passing resemblance to the Road of Death. Things only get more challenging from there, while one mission really shows off what the new game engine is capable of by making you drive through a flooded town with rain lashing down. It is quite a sight and shows how far the series has come.

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Scania Truck Simulator Shots And Euro Truck Simulator 2 Maps

Scania Truck Simulator Shots And Euro Truck Simulator 2 Maps

It is Sunday, the first day of my week off work, and what do I do first? I hunt down the latest from SCS Software on Scania Truck Simulator and European Truck Simulator 2. I may play the DiRT: Showdown demo later to inject some excitement into my life. Before that though, hit the jump to learn more about what you can expect in Scania Truck Simulator and get a glimpse of the map that you will be able to drive along in its bigger brother due out later this year.

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Project CARS Adds New Member Tier

Project CARS Adds New Member Tier

Slightly Mad Studios have added a new member tier to their World of Mass Development powered title Project CARS. The new tier is called Full Member and comes in between the Team Member and Senior. If you want to become a Full Member, it will set you back €45, but more importantly you will get a free boxed copy of the game if you join or upgrade to the new tier. The other lower positions aren’t being ignored, Juniors will get €10 off the final game, and Team Members will get €25 off.

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Construction Simulator – Video And Release Date

Construction Simulator – Video And Release Date



Construction Simulator is coming on the 17th February to UK retail thanks to the ever loveable Excalibur Publishing. This new video shows off some of the vehicles you will be able to use to construct houses and swimming pools. A gravel pit is also promised as a place to play around with big machines. Sounds fun, any wannabe builders out there looking forward to this?